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HOLISTIC SOUTH AFRICA
9 DAYS/8 NIGHTS - JOHANNESBURG TO JOHANNESBURG

Over the last few years, Welcome2Africa has noticed an increase in requests for a holistic wellness experience. This tour is ideal for those taking the time to rejuvenate their mind, body and soul whilst enjoying the scenic and wildlife wonders South Africa has to offer. Depending on the holistic requirements of individual clients, treatment packages and dietary requests will be tailor-made at the time of booking.

Day 1:
On arrival at Johannesburg International Airport you will be met by a Welcome Tourism Services representative, handed your world-class documentation and assisted to the Europcar rental counter for collection of your vehicle. Depart for the most exclusive accommodation in Johannesburg, The Saxon, situated in six acres of lush park-like landscape in the elite suburb of Hyde Park. Recuperate from your flight whilst enjoying treatments, luxurious accommodation and fine dining.
Approximate travel time: 40 Minutes
The Saxon – bed and breakfast basis

Day 2:
Take a leisurely drive to the Magaliesburg Mountains and the peaceful Mount Grace Country House and Spa for gracious country hospitality and world-class pampering.
Approximate travel time: 1.5 Hours
Mount Grace Country House and Spa - bed and breakfast basis

Day 3:
The thatched-roof stoned Spa complex has been built away from the main hotel in the mountain village, to ensure peace and tranquillity and offers an exciting range of indulgent face and body treatments, complemented by outdoor heated rock pools set in an indigenous meditation garden.
Mount Grace Country House and Spa - bed and breakfast basis

Day 4 and 5:
After a leisurely breakfast, travel to the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve. Experience Big Five African bush in open safari vehicles and indulge in the open-air spa treatments. Etali’s state of the art wellness centre compliments their philosophy of natural health, based on holism and incorporates healing and rejuvenating body, mind and spirit.
Approximate travel time: 3 Hours from Mount Grace Country House and Spa to Etali Safari Lodge
Etali Safari Lodge – full board basis including 2 game activities per day

Day 6:
Today you have an early start as you leave the Madikwe Reserve and travel through the Limpopo Province. This land of legend, ruins and relics abounds in ancient forests, sparkling trout waters, hot mineral springs and waterfalls. Arrive in the scenic area of Tzaneen and onto the Coach House and Agatha Spa, where you can indulge body and soul with a wide range of health, beauty and stress relieving treatments.
Approximate travel time: 6 Hours
Coach House – bed and breakfast basis

Day 7:
Enjoy the morning simply relaxing and taking in the view or more treatments, before setting off to White River. Your route takes you past Hoedspruit and on to the Blyde River Canyon. Experience the many scenic, natural wonders of this area, perhaps stopping for a visit at Pilgrims Rest with its array of fascinating old style shops and continue via Sabie, the largest man-made forest in South Africa to Cybele Forest Lodge and Spa.
Approximate travel time: 3 Hours
Cybele Forest Lodge and Spa – bed and breakfast basis

Day 8:
Known for its gastronomically acclaimed country cuisine and romantic ambience, guests at Cybele Forest Lodge and Spa indulge in wellness pampering by the well-strained staff at this world famous forest hide-away.
Cybele Forest Lodge and Spa – bed and breakfast basis

Day 9:
Before you depart for Johannesburg or the International Airport, we suggest a short visit to Rottcher Wineries, in Nutcracker Valley, White River. The Cellar Tour will introduce you to unusual orange wines and liqueurs, attractively bottled in hand-painted stoneware jugs.
Approximate Travel Time: 4 Hours to Johannesburg or the International Airport.

PRICES ZAR 2005:
Period	Per person sharing	Single supplement
01/01/05-30/04/05	18584	11057
01/05/05-31/08/05	16855	9907
01/09/05-30/09/05	18395	10677

Vehicle: Europcar Group O 1800cc vehicle with power steering, air-bag, automatic transmission, air-conditioning, radio and tape.